Tutor worth for MCAT? Need Guidance
Hey, this may be a small rant plus question.
I am planning on studying for the mcat this summer and take it in September. I am gonna be studying at my university for the summer (for lab+ work).
I have noticed that I learn best through verbal discussion and when working with others. I was looking for guided courses n stuff that cost money where there’s a “tutor” of some sort but usually it’s very minimal for the cost I will be paying. I was wondering if finding a local tutor would be helpful, but I have heard that tutoring isnt very helpful unless you’re completely lost.
Ideally I wanted to study with some people from my university, but I go to a very cliquey premed in-state school where everyone i’ve met is out for their own. Everyone I know is extremely silent about their journey and are reluctant to work with others. (unless they have personal connections to them ; like good friends for years)
That being said, I obviously understand needing to work by urself as I would need that too at some point, but wanted to do content review or occasional check ups with my peers to keep us accountable and on track. I am slightly worried about how I’ll be this summer since over the school year I would get close to 1-2 classmates and the professors which helped me a lot. I don’t have that option now as I can’t ask people questions as freely as I can over the school year. I am also afraid of the social aspect as everyone who will be staying here this summer seems against collaboration at any level, which makes me worry that i’ll feel alone or burnt out at some point.
This was kinda long and not super directed at MCAT advice but I was hoping to hear feedback abt how to stay motivated and productive with this type of learning style.